Alfred John Westland 3006478 served with 106 Field Workshop 1970 - 1971

Any members who wish to send condolences to Alf`s widow "Adele"

then please do so to:-

Rosebrook Aged Care

441 Waterfall Gully Rd

Rosebud Vic 3939

Tel: 03-5982 9200

Name: HATZAKORTZIAN, Eddie (Alf)

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Sep 18

The Members of the RAEME Association (Vic) Inc mourn the passing of our mate Eddie on the 1st September 2018. Our deepest sympathy to the family on their great loss Arte et Marte Lest we Forget

The Funeral Service for Edward (Eddie) will be held in the Joyce Chapel at Fawkner Memorial Park, 1187 Sydney Road, Fawkner on TUESDAY (Sept. 11, 2018) at 1.30 p. m.

Name: Ward, Raymond Lindsay

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 29 Jul 18

Ward (Raymond Lindsay) RAN & RAEME Born 13th Oct 1933, Called home 29th July 2018. Much loved Brother and Brother-In-Law of Brian and Jan Ward of Lower Wonga. Cremated in Melbourne 7th August 2018

Name: Dilger, Mick

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Motor Mechanic

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 31 Jul 18

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Mick Dilger.Mick passed away today at the Mackay Base HospitalMickey D (as he was affectionally known) was a 23rd Intake Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticewho was well known to many of the Corps particularly those who served in the Townsvillearea during the 70's and 80's

Rest in Peace –Arte Et Marte.

The Memorial Service for the late Mick Dilger 23rd Intake VM and former RAEME Warrant Officer will be held at:

The Old Station Tea House

231 Cape Hillsborough Road

Ball Bay Queensland

(Just north of Mackay)

Date: Friday 28th September 2018

Time: Afternoon until stumps

Name: Budgen, Bill

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 24 Jul 18

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Bill Budgen.

Bill Budgen’s son in law notified us that Bill had passed away Tuesday 24th of July whilst a patient in Greenslopes Hospital.His death notice and funeral details will be published on Wednesday Courier Mail.

BUDGEN, William (Bill) George Late of Birkdale. Passed away peacefully, Tuesday, 24th July, 2018. Aged 91 Years Beloved Husband of Toshiko, Father and Father-in-law of Ann and Glen, Grandfather of Hannah and Scott, Great- grandfather Lilly, William, Loiki and Lucy. Family, Friends, RAEME Association QLD, B. C. O. F Japan Association of Australia, and Members of the Bayside South RSL Sub-Branch are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of Bill s Life, to be held Friday, 3rd August, 2018, at 12p. m. , in the West Chapel of Mt Thompson Memorial Gardens, 329 Nursery Road, Holland Park. An online memorial to honour and celebrate Bill can be seen on heaven Address www.heavenaddress.com

Name: Onley, Kenneth (Ken) Graham

Rank: LCPL

Regimental No: 2783778

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Jul 18

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Ken Onley. Ken passed away on Sunday 1st July 2018. He was born in Sydney NSW on 14 June 1945.

He served with 102 Field Workshop Vietnam 11- 06- 1967 to 12- 03 -1968

Rest in Peace –Arte Et Marte.

Name: Baker, Harold

Rank: CFN

Regimental No: 3792983

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: 1

Date Deceased: 26 Jun 18

Harold passed away this afternoon will forward details when known. The funeral will be in Ballarat.

A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of John McLeod will be held at the City Life Church, 1248 High Street Road, Wantirna South on THURSDAY (June 21, 2018) at 1.00 p.m.

A Private Cremation will follow

CFA Fireman Funeral

Name: Baldoni, Joe

Rank: SGT

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Armourer

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 25 May 18

Sgt Joe Baldoni passed away and his funeral service will be held at Bowra & O’Dea 312 South St Hilton on Thursday 31 May at 2pm.

Joe or Fingers as he was known as , was an Armourer with 113 Inf Wksp in Burt St during the 60’s . He got his nick name because while doing vehicle ambush training in Cunungra during the 60’s , he jumped out of the rear of a truck but unfortunately for Joe his wedding ring was jammed between the seat and when he hit the ground he discovered he was one finger short . I still think there were better ways of getting out of ambush drills . Joe was 84 when he passed away and a lot of good memories will pass with him .

“ARTE ET MARTE” JOE.

Name: Death, Nathan Anthony

Rank: CFN

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 05 Dec 17

Craftsman Nathan Anthony Death, 33, died when his car struck a tree and rolled into a paddock off the New England Highway at Spring Creek on Tuesday 5 December 2017.

He had served with the 7th Signal Regiment at Cabarlah, north of Toowoomba

Name: Hicks, Ian

Rank: MAJ

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 05 May 18

The team at Maroochy RSL have experienced a great loss over the weekend with the passing of our League Administration Manager, Ian Hicks.

This is a time of extreme sadness and our thoughts are with Ian’s family, friends and colleagues who have lost someone very special so suddenly.

Ian’s death has come as a massive shock to the entire Maroochy RSL community and no one was ready for what occurred on Saturday as Ian was taken from us without warning.

Ian was an integral part of the Maroochy RSL team and he will forever be remembered for the amazing, selfless work he did as head of the RSL House team, he will be forever missed.

We have lost a dear friend, colleague and all round beautiful human being who was taken from us far too soon. Ian will remain forever in our hearts and we will always remember the quick wit and positive attitude he brought to those around him.

Lest we forget.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service to be held at Gregson & Weight Chapel, 159 Wises Road Buderim on Wednesday 23 May 2018 commencing at 11:00am.

Name: Pearce, Kevin

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 25 Mar 18

Kevin passed away Sunday 25 March 2018 In Emerald after a battle with cancer.

Kevin was privately cremated.

A celebration of the life of Kevin Pearce will be held at the Emerald Golf Club, Theresa Street, Emerald on Saturday 5th of May at 2pm.

Name: Poole, Frank

Rank: LTCOL

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 10 Apr 18

Frank lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday 10th of April with his family by his side. So very loved by his wife Val, son David, daughter Leanne, his 4 grandchildren and 3 great granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by friends and family and forever in our hearts.

Family and friends are warmly invited&nbspto attend the funeral service celebrating&nbspFrank's life which will be held in the&nbspChapel at Norwood Park Crematorium,&nbsp65 Sandford St, Mitchell ACT&nbspon Wednesday 18 April 2018&nbspcommencing at 1.30pm.

Name: Sherry, Peter

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 30 Apr 18

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Peter Sherry

Peter (Pumpkin) Sherry unexpectedly passed away in his home in Brisbane on Monday morning, 30th April 2018.

Peter joined the Australian Army as a intake Apprentice in 1975 and served for over 10 years.

After discharging, Peter went on to manage a sporting recreational centre for a number of years,

He then joined Army Aviation Systems Program Office as a public servant.

He then went on to pursue commercial opportunities.

Please be advised funeral details for the late Peter Sherry are as follows:

The funeral service will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 1400.

The address is Lakeside Chapel, Albany Memorial Park,

400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs.

Name: Greetham, Brian

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: 311497

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 29 Apr 18

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Brian Greetham.

Yorky was a member of the LAD, 105 Fd Bty RAA in Vietnam 65-66 (1RAR Group) & 4RAR May 68 – May 69.

Please be advised funeral details for the late Yorky are as follows:

Friday 4 May 2018 at 1500hrs

Great Northern Garden of Remembrance

31 Tallowwood Drive

Deception Bay.

A poppy service will be held.

Name: Kennedy, Grahame Duff

Rank: SGT

Regimental No: 0408625553

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: 10

Date Deceased: 20 Apr 18

Hello RAEME friends.

My father, Grahame Duff Kennedy, who was a Sergeant in RAEME for over a decade starting in the 70's (I think), and based at Bulimba in Brisbane, passed away last week. He received your written newsletter by mail, but I will be calling his contacts from his phone book on the weekend as well. I don't know who's who in his list, so it's all going to be a surprise to me too. Dad has requested an Australian Flag on his casket.

The funeral is Wednesday 2nd of May, at 09:30, in the Lake View Chapel at the Albany Creek Memorial Park, Albany Creek. Funeral notice will be in Tuesday's Courier Mail.

Kindest regards,

Shazz (no. 2 daughter of 4)

Name: Busby, Francis (FRANK)

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: 16756

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: 20

Date Deceased: 12 Nov 17

Unfortunately Frank passed away in November 2017and RAQ had no news of this situation.

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Darren Campbell. Darren lived at&nbspMorningside, Queensland, and formerly of Burnie, Tasmania. Passed away at his parent's home, on Saturday, January 6, 2018.

He was a 37th class army apprentice.

The family and friends of the late Mr Darren Campbell are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service, which will be held in the Chapel of Parkside Funerals, 254 East Cam Rd, Burnie, on FRIDAY, January 12, 2018, commencing at 2pm. No flowers please, but in lieu of flowers donations may be made at the service to the Salvation Army. Private cremation will take place at Parkside Gardens Crematorium.

Name: Loch, John

Rank: SGT

Regimental No: 4008680

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 17 Jan 18

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of John Loch

John passed away yesterday morning at 05.30 (Wednesday 17 January) after a battle with liver cancer at Caritas Christie in Kew

4008680 Sergeant John Loch served with 102 and 106 Field Workshops in Vietnam.

Name: Nicholls, Arthur "Arty"

Rank: CFN

Regimental No: 1410333

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: 01 Feb 57

Years Served: 4

Date Deceased: 03 Feb 18

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Arthur Nicholls

Arty had a short but distinguished career in the Army having served as a driver with RAEME from 1957 to 1960.

Arty, at the invitation of the president and committee was a member of the 4 RAR Association, Qld Inc for many years and coincidently the cousin of our treasurer, Maureen Price.

Arty’s funeral will take place at the Palmdale Crematorium Hillside Chapel, 57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale NSW at 10.30 AM on Friday 09 February 2018.

Requested that medals be worn. Members are asked to congregate at the Chapel no later than 10.00 AM

Name: Kenny, Mick

Rank: WO2

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 13 Feb 18

It's with sadness that we inform of the passing of WO2 Mick Kenny. Bravely fought the big C for all he was worth.To all family and friends if you are wanting to attend Mick's service it will be held on.....

Friday the 23rd of February

ServiceJ Kirk and sonsCrematorium224 Urraween RoadHervey Bay.1:00pm

Followed by wake at Hervey Bay RSL11 Torquay RoadHervey Bay 3:00pm

Name: Cooper, Brian (Roughy)

Rank: WO1

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 20 Jan 18

BRIAN, 'Roughie' Cooper OAM, Justice of the Peace, passed away at approximately 5:30 am on the 20th of January 2018 after a short illness.

She said he suffered with high blood pressure and had a heart attack during the night.

His service is at the Albany Creek Crematorium on Thursday 24 Aug at 10:30am.

Rest in Peace –Arte Et Marte.

Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)

Name: Lewis, Leigh

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 28 Jul 17

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Leigh Lewis.

Leigh passed away on Friday 28 July at 18.00 hrs.

He saw service with 102 Field Workshop Vietnam 1970- 71

Name: McKeown, James William

Rank: WO1

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 17 Jun 17

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of our mate James William McKeown WO1 (ret) 11696, 145515 Passed away on Saturday 17 June 2017 There is a Memorial service taking place on Monday 24 July 2017 at 3pm, Vietnam Veteran park Bribie Island RSL, Bongaree. Email George at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information if you need. George Giles

Name: Ross, Mick

Rank: MAJ

Regimental No: 342587

Trade: Telecom Mech

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: 30

Date Deceased: 17 Jul 17

342587 - Lawrence Michael (Mick) Ross - 7th Intake Army Apprentice

I advise with sadness that Mick passed away this morning Monday 17 July 2017.

Mick was Adjutant for 102 Fld Workshop in 67/68

Mick’s wife Terrie has all family with her at this time at home at Jerrabomberra, Queanbeyan close to Canberra . Terrie’s home address is 80 Bicentennial Drive Jerrabomberra NSW 2619

Terrie is comforted by knowing all addressees have been advised and in turn have informed others through respective networks.

Terrie is taking calls on home number (02) 6299 8041

Further details provided when known.

At this time, it is requested that any emails that may be otherwise sent to Terrie be sent to me for on forwarding to her. I live just around the corner.

(Peter's address is: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Today I received news from Des Keihne’s son Ross, to the effect that our old mate Des passed away yesterday. Des has been fighting bowel cancer, but yesterday had a massive heart attack and could not be revived.

Des was a RAEME soldier from Bandiana and Northern Command Workshops and had many postings in between.

He left the Army in 1968 and pursued in career as an open wheeler race car driver, among many other things.

Des is survived by his wife Linda and his 5 sons.

Funeral arrangements are yet to be made. I will make further contact when they have been confirmed.

Brian Daley 0412 721 761

Name: Jervis, Ronald Vincent

Rank: LT

Regimental No: 243210

Trade: Vehicle Mechanic

Year Joined: 04 Jan 60

Years Served: 9

Date Deceased: 16 Jun 17

Fellow Veterans & Friends,

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of our mate Ron Jarvis today, Friday 16 June 2017.

Ron was admitted to hospital two days ago and suffered a massive heart attack today.&nbsp

Ron was from Portland, NSW and joined the Australian Regular Army on 4 January 1960 as a 15th Intake Army Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic.

He served in Vietnam as a Lieutenant with 102 Field Workshop RAEME in 1968-69.

It is with great sadness I advise that my Husband, Peter Snowdon, lost his fight against cancer and passed away at St Vincent's Private Hospital last night (23rd April 2017)

&nbsp

I take this opportunity to say that I am in awe of and will remain eternally grateful for friendship, respect and ongoing contact which you have unstintingly extended to Peter.&nbsp This ongoing care had enabled him to maintain his self worth and pride despite his debilitating grave illness.

&nbsp

Anzac day&nbsp is on Tuesday so I expect will be unable to advise you of final service arrangement till Wednesday at the earliest. &nbspIt will take some time for our children to make arrangements to return to Australia.

Thank you

Maree Snowdon

&nbsp

Wednesday 3rd May 2017 at 11:30 am.

Metropolitan Funeral Chapel

224 Newnham Rd. Mt. Gravatt

There will be light refreshments following the service.

Following the service Peter will be privately taken for Cremation at Mt Thompson

Peter had a stroke on Wednesday 5th April and did not recover, passing away on Friday 7th April. He had his family with him, wife Laurene and sons Warwick and Christopher.

Warwick informed me that Peter's wishes were to have no service and a simple cremation, and the family will have a memorial service in the future

He and Laurene have been a couple since he was 19, and to send condolences to the family the home address is

Picnic Bay

Queensland 4819

Peter served in RAEME from 1971 - 1976

Name: Jones, Jim

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Vehicle Mechanic

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 26 Mar 17

Jim passed away this morning at 0100 hrs after a long battle with cancer.

Jim was one of our early ASM’s in the aviation capability. He was originally a 13th Intake VM, was with 183 Recce Flt PNG from 1973 to 1975.

He also served in various other appointments in Amberley, Oakey and Townsville.

There will not be a funeral in accordance with Jimmy`s wishes.

If you would like to contact Jims family details are:

His wife is Pamela and the family home is at 94 Coutts Drive, Bushland Beach, 4818 Qld

Name: Coleman, Peter "Boonga"

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: 1204601

Trade: Fitter

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 12 Mar 17

It is with deep regret that I inform you that Peter Coleman passed away last night after his long fight with cancer. Jo and I spoke this morning and she will provide further information in regard to funeral arrangements. I will keep everyone informed. RIP Boonga, a champion taken far too soon.

1204601 Peter (Boonga Coleman) was a 28th intake Apprentice Fitter.

funeral details are:

Memorial Hall Kennedy Street Kilcoy.

Monday 20th March at 2.00pm, followed by cortege to Kilcoy cemetery.

Name: Anderson, Barry

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: 2790111

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 06 Mar 17

Barry was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in late February. Despite chemotherapy in Canberra clearing away the leukaemia there was too much damage to other organs and Barry slipped away on Monday 6th March. The family held a private cremation but there will be a Memorial Service for Barry, Classes 2/68 and 3/68, at the Broulee Surf Club at 1100 hrs for 1130 hrs on Friday 24th March. Broulee is south of Bateman’s Bay.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Jimmy's Life, which will be held at the Bribie Island Uniting Church, Webster Street, Bongaree, on Saturday, 04.03.17, commencing at 10 a. m.

Name: Sullivan, John

Rank: WO2

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: RAAOC

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 25 Dec 16

We have the sad news of advising the loss of 27773 WO2 John Sullivan RAAOC early Christmas morning.

John served with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt from 23 November 1966 until 03 April 1967.

Post-Vietnam John served with 182 Recce Flt in Singapore/Malaya from 22 April 1968 until 21 November 1970.

John was a proud soldier, devoted husband and father who is survived by his wife Pauline, six children and numerous

grand and great grand-children.

Name: Wilson, Alan

Rank: WO1

Regimental No: 243305

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 28 Dec 16

It is with deep sadness that we advise that Alan William Wilson passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, 28 December 2016.

On Christmas Day we received a message from Melinda Cox advising that he Dad, Alan, had been admitted to the John Hunter Hospital with renal failure and he was not considered to be with us much longer.

The funeral service for Alan was held on Tuesday 03 January at 1pm at the Fry Bros Chapel located on the corner of 48 Banks Street in East Maitland. Phone 02 4933 6155.

243305 Alan William Wilson was born on 30 January 1946 at Penrith, NSW.

At the age of 16 Alan joined the Army in January 1962 as a 17th intake Army Apprentice, Vehicle Mechanic.

After completing his apprentice training he was subsequently posted to RAEME Aviation at 16 ALA Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley in late 1966 early 1967.

Alan was posted to 161 (Indep) Recce Flt in Vietnam from 02 December 1968 until 28 November 1969 as a Corporal engine fitter.

From Vietnam it was back to RAAF Base Amberley for Alan and to 1 Aviation Regiment Workshop until 1972 when he was posted to England to do his Artificers Course.

From England he was posted to Training Company at 5 Base Workshop at the Army Aviation Base at Oakey until December 1978 when he was posted to 161 Recce Squadron at Holsworthy as the WO1 ASM of the squadron workshop.

Alan was the ASM of the squadron workshop until January 1981 when Joe Ottobrino replaced Alan.

Alan was an outstanding tradesman, supervisor and instructor within RAME Aviation.

After retiring Alan set up and operated a home tune business in the Maitland/Newcastle area for many years.<

Name: Morris, Rod

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 22 Feb 17

Some sad news - I have received the following from Len Avery and Wally Rotow, but I spoke to Pat, Rod’s partnertoday , and his passing was fairly easy and quick. Her email below provides some details of his illness. No details on the funeral yet.

Sadly I have to tell you that Rod passed away last Wednesday,Feb 22. In Mackay, Qld.

He had a long year health wise with numerous tests on heart,lung and kidneys. Then on Jan 23 he was diagnosed with aggressive pancreatic cancer but was already too weak to undergo treatment. He passed away quietly with myself, his son and my daughter by his side.

He stubbornly held on for a trip to Hawaii and with help of my sister and brother-in-law he spent his 71st birthday visiting the USS Arizona Memorial and the Aviation Museum, which was what he really wanted to do. Always remained a "Possum" at heart and I have no doubt he will re-join the ranks so to speak.

Rod wa born in Birmingham,UK 22 Nov. 1945 and migrated to Australia in 1956 with his family and lived in Adelaide until we moved to Mackay.

He was loved by all his family and well liked and respected by his friends and colleagues.

A gentle soul who will be missed very much.

Name: Seery, Phyliss

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 10 Jan 17

It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Phyliss Seery (Mother of Mardy Seery - RAQ Member 278 ).

Service at Mt Gravatt Crematorium, Mains Road McGregor on Wednesday 4 January 2017 at 2 pm. No flowers by request.

Donations to Melanoma Institute Australia.

Name: Smith, Eddie

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Recovery Mechanic

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 12 Dec 16

It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Eddie Smith from the Philippines.

Our old reccy mech. Eddie took quite ill last early Nov.2016 and was admitted to the best hospital here in CEBU CITY , after a week the diagnosis cancer tumors in the colon and the same in the pancreas and lots of other problems.

After a week he was discharged from hospital on 21 Nov 16 and returned home to his wife and two kids in Dumaguete City ,NEGROS PH.

I last visited Ed on the 12th Dec about 2 PM , he was very thin/frail , had probs talking etc,

Later that day , I was contacted by his wife who advised me that Ed had passed away at approx. 6.30 PM.

A cremation service was carried out Last Wed 14th Dec with about fifty people in attendance.

Name: Brown, Stuart

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 29 Nov 16

It is with regret that I inform members of the passing of Stuart Brown. Stuart passed in Sydney on Tuesday evening 29 November 2016 from Natural causes.

He was a 32nd class Apprentice who serviced in the corps of Engineers. Funeral details will be posted when available.

Name: Dean, Eric

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: 22 Nov 16

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 22 Nov 16

Eric's funeral service will take place next Thursday December 1st at 11am at Bundanoon Church of England, Church Street Bundanoon.

For those members who are unable attend and would like to send condolences to Faye Dean and family, please do so by sending message of support to..........Faye Dean PO Box 14 Bundanoon NSW 2578.

Loved brother of Marlene and the late Nona, Margaret and Janice. Condolences to Eillen, Paul and Tracy

Name: Power, John

Rank: MAJ

Regimental No: 5/8610

Trade: 9th Class Appy

Year Joined: 01 Jan 56

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Nov 16

Many of John's Army mates would like to attend John's service as a show of respect and the Association would like to provide a wreath if you are happy for us to do so. Please let me know if you are ok with this or if you would prefer an alternative arrangement.

The funeral will &nbspbe a Cremation Service at the East Chapel Pinnaroo commencing at 1030 hrs MONDAY&nbsp 7th Nov 16.

By request of the family there will be a National Flag draping the casket &nbspbut with no service accoutrements adorning the casket, last post or ODE delivered. Poppies will be available.

Major John Power MID who as Capt OC 1Fd Sqn Wksp RAEME Nui Dat was given credit for his part in the development of the loose tyre outrigger fitted on HM Flit the M113A1 that became the eradication solution to the dreaded barrier minefield that was responsible for around 40% of Aust Army casualties around Phouc Tuy when the enemy reset our mines to their advantage. &nbspA short video can be seen here&nbsphttps://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F04358/

A conscience hard working NCO and later Officer who demonstrated good leadership wherever he served&nbsp and worked long and hard in later life as a volunteer veteran claims advocate out of RSL HQ Perth until his illness kept him away.

A credit to himself his family and the Corp. Farewell old mate sleep easy job well done. Rest now in peace.

Thanks John.

&nbsp

Regards

Norm Wells &nbsp&nbsp

Name: Spence, Ian

Rank: SGT

Regimental No: 55262

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 23 Oct 16

It is my sad duty to report that Ian Spence has passed away on Sun 23 Oct 2016. For further details and funeral arrangement please contact Cas on 0431 689 865

Name: Lewis, David

Rank: CFN

Regimental No: 1734759

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 30 Aug 16

Received a note from the QLD Sappers Assoc Qld (via Derek Stevenson) on the Passing of a Nasho CFN 1734759 David Raymond LEWIS on 30 Aug 16 .

David served with 17 Construction Squadron Workshops 23/9/69 – 27/8/70

Rest in Peace –Arte Et Marte.

Name: Dean, John

Rank: BRIG

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: 01 Jan 55

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 10 Jun 16

It is my sad duty to report to you the passing early this morning of my Dad, Brigadier John Dean, ex Director of the Corps. He passed peacefully the weekend after joyously celebrating his 94th birthday.

I would be please if you might pass this onto everyone in the Corp and to anyone you believe may have known him or served with him. He was a proud soldier and great respecter of the Corp and all the valiant service its members rendered in the many areas of its operations.

Unfortunately, I am not able to advise the date of his funeral as there are delaying circumstances at this stage, but I will advise you as soon as I have details so as to advise anyone who may wish to attend.

Name: Campbell, Mal

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Electrical Fitter

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: Not Provided

It is with much sadness & regret I have the unpleasant task of advising Ex Apprentice Mal Campbell, 22nd intake Electrical Fitter & ASM of ‘C’ Company in 1969 passed away peacefully at 1635 Thursday 28 April.

His wife & two sons were with him when he passed away following a gallant fight against terminal leukaemia.

The funeral service for Mal Campbell will be held at Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, 405 Cessnock Road, Ryhope NSW 2283 (it is a short distance from the M1) commencing at 1300 (1.00 pm) Friday 6th May 2016.

The service will include a “Soldiers Tribute” however Mal requested the laying of poppies & wearing of medals be excluded.

Immediately following the service refreshments will be served in the nearby function room within the grounds of the Park.

All who new Mal are invited to attend.

Thanks & regards

Keith Lowe

Name: Higgins, Alex

Rank: LTCOL

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Fitter Machinist and Armament Artificer

Year Joined: 01 Jan 41

Years Served: 36

Date Deceased: 17 Dec 15

Alex passed away on December 17, aged 89.

He is survived by Margaret, their four children, and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Doug Brazier was an esteemed long-time Member of the RAEME Association (Vic) Inc.

He was awarded Life Membership in 1996.&nbsp Doug passed away on 25th February at BlueCross The Boulevard Aged Care in Mill Park aged 94 years.&nbsp Doug will be sorely missed by his mates in the RAEME Association of Victoria and the wider community.

Corporal William (Billy) Signh. Has passed away. Bill was a recce mech with many years of service.&nbspHe served in W A at 5 EME Svcs in the course of his service

Name: Cuddihy, Ray

Rank: Unknown

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 07 Sep 14

Member of the RAEME Association of Victoria

Name: Trickett, Edward Robert

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: 17780

Trade: Airframe Fitter

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 06 Aug 14

We have just received the following message from Richard Mueller advising that Ed Trickett passed away on Wednesday 06 August 2014. Sadly, we were not aware that Ed had been sick.

Many of us will remember Ed as being the sheet metal worker at 5 Base Workshops for many years.

We know that he served with 182 Recce Flt in Malaya from 06 April 1968 until sometime in late 1969 or early 1970 as a craftsman Airframe Fitter.

Ed was first diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer back in April of this year. The doctors removed one of Ed’s kidney’s and then he underwent chemo treatment however, the cancer spread. Ed was in Royal Brisbane Hospital before being moved to the palliative care ward at Prince Charles Hospital prior to his passing.

If you would like to send a card or message to his wife Trish please contact the QLD Welfare Member.

Name: Stansfield , Robert ( Bob)

Rank: SGT

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Vehicle Mechanic

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Aug 14

It is with saddness and regret that I announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Stansfield on Friday 1st August. For those who would like to attend, his funeral will be held on Thursday 7th August 1300hrs at North Chapel Leppington Lawn Cemetary Camden Valley Way Leppington followed by a celebration of Bob's colourful life at Ingleburn RSL.

Notified by Lynne Spinks

Name: Ryan, John 'Skeeta'

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Fitter and Turner

Year Joined: 10 Jan 57

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 09 Jul 14

We have been advised of the tragic drowning of John ‘Skeeta’ Ryan in a accident on a dam on the Darling Downs on 09 July 2014.

Skeeta joined the Army in 1957 as an Army Apprentice Fitter & Turner. In 1965 he joined RAEME Aviation and had a long and distinguished career which included serving in Vietnam with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt from 03 May 1967 until 16 January 1968, as a Sergeant Airframe Fitter.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sandra and her extended family at this very difficult time.

For those who would like to attend the funeral service for Skeeta Ryan the details are as follows;

When – Friday 18 July 2014 at 1100 hours.

Where – The Rangeville Community Church - 362 Mackenzie Street, Toowoomba.

Following the service there will be refreshments at the church.

There will be a private family burial at the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance where Skeeta will be finally laid to rest next to his Son Michael who tragically died in a drowning accident about seven years ago.

All former and current serving members are requested to wear their medals and berets to form a guard of honour for Skeeta when he leaves the church.

Name: Curtain RA, Curley

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 21 Jun 14

Just received the sad news of Curly's passing, he was a 7th Intake VM and spent many years as an instructor at RTC. He passed away in Mollymook NSW on the 21/6/14.Curley's funeral will be held at Milton Ulladulla Funeral Services Chapel, 2 Camden Street, Ulladulla on Friday, June 27,2014 at 1100 May he rest in Peace.

Name: Reid, Don

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 07 Jun 14

The sad news of the passing Don Reid, 7th intake. May he rest in peace.
Regards

Name: Roca, Frank

Rank: WO2

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Art Gun

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 20 May 14

I have just been notified by Mrs Julie Roca of the passing of her husband Frank Roca.Frank served in 102 Fd WKSP Vietnam from 6/6/67 to 2/7/68, he was a corporal there. I served with him in 81 in the new 106 Fd Wksp at Coopers Plains, he was a WO2 Art Gun.I believe his funeral will be on Wednesday. There should be a notice in the paper either tomorrow or Monday

***The following notice appeared in the Courier Mail *****
ROCA, Francisco Romano Passed away peacefully on May 20th. 2014. Aged 68 Years Dearly beloved Husband of Julie.
Loving Father and Father-in-Law of Tarlene, Kelda and Dion and Rowena. Proud Grandfather of six. A Celebration of Frank’s
Life is to be held on Wednesday, 28 May, 2014, at Great Southern Memorial Park, 1774-1794 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook.
at 11 a.m. . In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia Foundation would be appreciated. ALEX GOW FUNERALS
Browns Plains _ 3800 7500

Name: Kearns, George

Rank: WO1

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 17 May 14

I wish to advise you of the passing of our colleague George F. Kearns at 4.20pm Sunday 17 May at Bridgetown.

The service will be held at the Crematorium Chapel, Hales St, Bunbury on Friday 23rd of May 2014 at 1pm

Name: CARDWELL , Gary Bruce

Rank: CFN

Regimental No: 325462

Trade: Veh Mech

Year Joined: 02 Jan 83

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 19 Jun 87

38th class apprentices RAEME members are no longer with us

Name: SHIRLEY , Kerran Todd

Rank: CFN

Regimental No: 554487

Trade: Veh Mech

Year Joined: 02 Jan 83

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 27 Apr 94

38th class apprentices RAEME members are no longer with us

Name: Henderson nee Smith, Veronica

Rank: CFN

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 15 Apr 14

A call from Errolyn McKenna advising that Veronica Henderson, nee Smith, passed away this morning following a long illness. Veronica served with RAEME as a Reservist in various Units at Bulimba Barracks. Errolyn thought Veronica did not want a Funeral Service but I will keep you informed.

Name: Stokoe, Ali

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 07 Apr 14

The RAEME Association of WA were recently informed of the passing of Ali Stokoe on 4 Sep 2013. Ali was a very active 93 year old who passed away peacefully in hospital shortly after his heart aneurysm burst. May he rest in peace.

Name: Davis, Ian

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 10 Feb 14

Major Ian Davis Sadly we have been informed that former colleague Ian Davis passed away on Thursday evening 6 Feb 2014 aged 69. Although not a member of the association, Ian would be widely known amongst the ARES RAEME family from his many years of service, in both SNCO/WO and Officer postings. Funeral arrangements will be passed on as soon as these are known. RAEME Association NSW Arte et Marte

Name: McIntyre, Douglas James

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 03 Feb 14

Hi all The following notice was in the Courier Mail I have found that Doug was a National Serviceman and served with RAEME in Korea McINTYRE, Douglas James O. A. M. Passed away, 30th January, 2014. Aged 80 Years Dearly loved Husband of Elva. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Sharyn and Robert, Janet and Keith, Robert and Bernadette and Ann-Louise and James. Adored "Grampy" to Lachlan, Will and Jack, Emily and Ella. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Doug's Funeral Service, to be held at St Augustine's Anglican Church, 9 Charlton Street, Hamilton, at 1 p. m. , Tuesday, 4th February, 2014, followed by a Private Burial. Arte et Marte

Name: LECKENBY, Ken

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 21 Sep 13

Please find below the details of Ken's Remembrance on 27-Sept-2013 - changed to 1pm. Please fwd to people you think would like to know. LECKENBY, Ken aged 74 years, late of Birkdale, Redlands. Ken passed away in Vietnam on Saturday, 14 September, 2013 after a tragic road accident, while on a trip down memory lane with old army friends. Beloved husband of May, father of Karen, Susan and Gavin, and grandfather of Kyle, Scott and Caitlin. A Memorial Service will be held at Redlands RSL in Cleveland at 1 pm on Friday, 27 September, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Family, friends and former army apprentices and colleagues are welcome to come along, share stories and remember the good times.

Name: Leckenby RG, Ken

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 16 Sep 13

Hi All Today, Wed 18-Sept, here in HCMC, we had Ken's cremation - a beautiful, cathartic and peaceful experience. May and Karen were picked up in the consulate car and driven to the mortuary where Dad was waiting. We were able to view him and spend time with him before he was loaded into a special van. We followed the van in our car to the Intercontinental Funeral Home, which is well out of the city. We were able sit by him, pray and meditate in beautiful peaceful surrounds, before he was taken in for cremation. His ashes will be delivered to us in the afternoon tomorrow (Thursday 19-Sept) with the cremation certificate so that he can fly with us. We 3 will fly home on Friday 20-Sept 12.30pm Singapore Airlines. Will send more soon when Memorial Ceremony is confirmed.. All the best May and Karen xoxoxoxo

Thank you John. I am printing off all condolence emails and will g

Name: CAMPBELL, Colin

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 26 Aug 13

32463 Lt Col Colin Campbell, ex-RAEME, passed away Sunday 25 August 2013 on the Gold Coast, aged 83. The following was received via the RAEME Association

Name: Brennan , Arthur

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 17 Jul 13

Hi Jim More bad news for the 9th intake, Arthur Brennan, (vm), passed away in his sleep last night after many years of pain with cancer. Death notice should be in tomorrow papers, Vic Sun and Age. He made a great effort to make the re-union at Mornington, in May, and was able to speak to friends and class mates over that week-end. Kevin Martin Long time friend The funeral will be at 10.30am Monday (22/7/13) at Tobin Bros , 505 Princes Highway, Noble Park. Arte et Marte

Name: Critchley, Dave

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 25 Jun 13

Good Morning All Received the sad news this morning from Norm Wells that Dave Critchley has passed away. Dave was a ninth intake apprentice and a long serving member of the corps, he served with 102 Field Workshop in Vietnam in 1969/70. Please pass this info on to those who knew Dave. Lest We Forget Garry Whykes

Name: Kwas, Bruno

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 17 Jun 13

This message is forwarded from Len Avery: "It is with deep sadness that I post this message. I have just received a phone call from Marilyn K to advise that Bruno passed away peacefully, today, 13 June 2013. 18808 Bruno Kwas was born on 27 April 1946. Bruno had been battling deteriorating health, due to the effects of cancer, for the past few years however the cancer had recently spread to his brain and as it was a secondary cancer/tumour there was little the doctors could do to stop the growth and impact of the cancer. Bruno had been in palliative care for the past few weeks while family and friends have been at his bedside providing the love and care that he richly deserved. Bruno joined the Army in 1963 as an Army Apprentice at Balcombe in Victoria. Bruno

Name: EVERETT, DAVID

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 15 May 13

Hi all I received this from Jeff last night. Hi John, It is my unpleasant duty to ask you to post a notice on the Passing of David Everett a 33 Intake VM, RAEME Soldier who gained entry to the SAS during his military career. David was a character - a rogue and even spent some time on the wrong side of the Law - David wrote a Book titled SHADOW WARRIOR and when I last saw him at the APPY Reunion in Albury, he had done a lot of good to attone for his misadventures. David died on Monday 13 May 2013 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer which after his last operation moved quickly to his lungs. He died quietly - calmly with dignity and with a positive and greatful recall on his life and friends. David was 51 years young and is survived by his wife Darryl - there are no details on his funeral at this stage- David resided in the Canberra region. Jeff Maurice Chairman RAEME ASSOC QLD Arte et Marte

Name: Brown, Peter Handley

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 10 May 13

Peter Handley Brown, Balmoral and recently Sylvan Woods. I advise you of my fathers peaceful passing on 8 May 2013 at age 100 years. He was a long time supporter and member of RAEME. He was an EXPOW in Japan and an engineer in civilian life. His funeral will be on Monday 13 May at 1pm at Mt Gravatt Crematorium Chapel, Mains Road, Macgregor. My contact is 54477881. Kind regards Beth Hobson And this direct from Gary John Nominal Roll has Peter as a Captain and National Archives has a Japanese Registration card placing him in command of the AAOC Wksp with HQ Rabaul He was captured in Rabaul and transported with other Officers & Nurses to Japan for the duration Gary Arte et Marte

Name: BURROWS, LES

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 11 Mar 13

I would like to advise you all that Sergeant Les BURROWS passed away peacefully at the Greenslopes Hospital yesterday, Sunday the 11th of March 2013 at 1600hrs. Myself and former Warrant Officer George KUNOWSKI (JOHNSON as your may have known him) were with Les up till a couple of hours before his passing. Les was a great man and a mentor to many including myself during my stint in the regular Army. He was a good friend. RAEME will miss characters like him. May he rest in peace. Regards, Steve WEBB (Ex Craftsmen 177807)

It is with deep regret that we start the new year off with the news that 16557 Corporal

Name: WALKER, REX

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 05 Dec 12

Sad news for the12thmen is with a very heavy heart that I pass on the sad news that our colleague Rex

Name: Jackson, Peter

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 30 Nov 12

Peter died recently of lung cancer. Peter was a 1st intake apprentice.after he was commissioned he arrived in Vietnam a month after me in April 1970 & commanded our sister Unit, 1 Fd Sqn Wksp. Peter will be missed Regards John F John C Fenton JP

Name: CHAMBERLAIN, KEN

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 12 Nov 12

Its with great sadness to inform you of the passing of ex 101er Ken Chamberlain 11 nov 2012 from cancer, sincere condolences to Sylvia and family. Funeral details to follow. We will remember them Lest We Forget Arte et Marte

Name: Leonard, Mick

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 06 Nov 12

Mick Leonard passed away on Saturday of cancer. His funeral will be in Perth next Thursday the 8th of November. That is all the details available at this time.

Name: WOOLCOCK, Selwyn (CURLY)

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 29 Oct 12

The Relatives and Friends of Mr. SELWYN JOHN (CURLY) WOOLCOCK are respectfully informed that his Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in Heysen Chapel, Centennial Park at 3.30 p.m. Following the Service the cortege will proceed to Derrick Gardens in the adjoining Cemetery for the Committal after which returning to Heysen B Lounge for afternoon tea. In lieu of flowers a donation to Legacy would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service. GLENELG FUNERALS Peter Vine Somerton Park 82295600 We will remember them Lest We Forget Arte et Marte

Name: Shay, John (Chips)

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 24 Sep 12

It is with great sadness that I have just been notified that 20th Intake Vehicle Mechanic 18922 John (Chips) Shay passed away at 0930 hr this morning in Brisbane after a long battle with cancer. His Funeral will be held in Cooktown on either the 1 or 2 Oct. Could you please forward this information to all the RAEME Associations. Regards Blue Magill Ex App 20th VM

Name: COOK, CLYDE

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 28 Jul 12

Fellow Spanners, It is with great regret that I have to inform you of the passing of my father, WO1 Clyde Cook (retd). At age 81, he lost his battle with a bad infection yesterday in his home. Dad served for 28 years in the Corps as a Recov Mech who eventually got tired of pulling trucks out of the mud so he went Regimental stream. Although he retired in 1979 as RSM of 3 Base Wksp Bn, Broadmeadows, he remembered with greatest affection his time at 103 Fd Wksp, particularly when located at Leichhart. It was there that he established what was then known as Cook's Private Army (they even had badges made up). This was an organisation capable of doing everything required for the betterment of the Wksp and the Corps. Dad took his love of the Corps right into his later years. Anyone who received a care pack whilst deployed may not have known that the idea for these originated from Dad along with one of his good mates from the NSW Association, Fred Jolly. After the first year or so

Name: CURTIS, John

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 26 Apr 12

It is with regret I must inform members and friends of the death of WO2 John CURTIS (RAAF,RAEME) on 23 Apr 2012. Johns funeral will be held at the Pinaroo Cemetry Crematorium on the 01 May 2012 at 1400 Hrs (2.00pm).

Name: BENSLEY , ALLAN

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 22 Dec 11

Alan Bensley passed away on the 20th of December at 1400h. The funeral will be held on the 28th of December 2011 at Gilgandra. More details will follow as they come to hand. Alan was a Radio Mechanic Apprentice in the 13th intake.

Name: Stewart, Ian

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 28 Jun 11

Received the following from Steve MacFarlane today Once again I have to inform you of the loss of another one of our comrades, this time Ian Stewart who I am sure you would have known especially as, I understand it, you spent some time in Perth. Ian was ASM of 17 Construction Squadron Workshops in SVN from 1968 to 1969 and was well liked by all the troops. He was given a commission sometime after his return to Aus and as far as I know spent all the rest of his time in WA. We will remember them Lest We Forget Arte et Marte I will send further details when they are available

Name: HAYNES, Noel David

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: VM

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Sep 10

Noel was a member of the 21st intake.

Name: Bailey, Leigh David

Rank: WO1

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 23 Dec 03

Name: ELLIS, Mick

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: VM

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Apr 10

Mick was a member of the 38th intake. He passed away in Queensland.

Name: Kendrick, Anthony

Rank: WO1

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 May 11

Died age 84

Name: NEGRO, GENE

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 24 Mar 11

As most people know, the funeral of Gene Negro was held yesterday afternoon (22 Mar 2011) at the Fremantle Cemetery. For the benefit of those people who were unable to attend, Gene was farewelled by his family and literally hundreds of friends and colleagues. In the very short time Gene was given, he had planned the format of his own funeral - he chose the music and pictorial compilation, asked for flags and pipers and even allocated friends and family to speak and deliver the eulogy etc. Given that, in true 'Gene' style, the Service was (for want of a better word) 'entertaining'! - the result was lots and lots of laughter mingled with a few unavoidable tears. At the conclusion of the Service and just prior to the Commital, something quite unusual happened - Gene received a standing ovation. To witness 600 people at a funeral applauding loudly non-stop for 2-3 minutes was quite unique, and a huge accolade for the man lying before us. Gene's family would like to express

Name: Weston, Gregory Robert

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 23 Mar 11

Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston This message was received from Warrant Officer Class Two J. Walker Acting Regimental Sergeant Major 9 Force Support Battalion. From: Walker, Jason WO2 Sent: Monday, 14 March 2011 09:40 Subject: 8249863 Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston 8249863 Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston passed away peacefully at 1530h on Friday 11th March 2011 following a short battle with Cancer. The funeral for WO1 Weston will be held Saturday 1300h at Burstows Funeral Centre, 243A Margaret Street, Toowoomba. I am in the early stages of organising WO1 Weston's funeral and if any WO1 RAEME members would like to be part of the Bearer Party, or any member would like to be part of the Honour Guard, I would greatly appreciate a phone call or email. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. My Deepest Sympathy to all who knew WO1 Weston. 8249863 Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Robert Weston Birt

Name: McGoldrick , Terry

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Fitter Armourer

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 May 09

SSGT Terry McGoldrick (Retd) Passed away 10 May 09 in Queensland Served as a Fitter Armament (1975 to 1990)

Name: Hicks-Hall, Norm

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 22 Feb 11

This message was received from John Strachan 106 Fd Wksp RAEME Assoc Inc You may or may not be aware that Norm Hicks-Hall was the victim in the residential house fire at Currumbin yesterday. I have posted some info on our website which I now attach: Post Mon 14/2/11 I was advised late this afternoon that Norm Hicks-Hall, the inaugural OC of 106 when it was raised at Nui Dat in 1968, died in a fire at his residence on the Gold Coast earlier today. Fire fighters were able to get Norm's wife out of the blazing house but were unable to rescue Norm from the blaze. When further information comes to hand I will post this to the log. Post Tue 15/2/11 We have received further advice today re Norm and Trish Hicks-Hall from the Currumbin RSL's Len Cooper who works within the RSL's Veterans' Support Centre. Following this tragedy, Trish is still in hospital, disoriented but OK. Len, who apparently was quite close to the Hicks-Halls, has taken on the task

Name: de la RUE, Graham

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Vehicle Mechanic

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Jun 09

ASM 107 Fd WKSPs, Graham died suddenly in June 09. He was an association member since 2001

Name: Lambert, Dave

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Apr 11

Served in Vietnam A Squadron 3 Cav LAD as a VM (with Doug Borlace) and at Central Comd Workshops

Name: Leonard, Bruce Thomas

Rank: MAJ

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Jul 05

Name: Eisentrager, Trevor

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 May 09

Trevor Eisentrager Passed away in Beenleigh on 27th May 09,

Name: Glass, Reginald Stanley John

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Mar 06

Name: Doak, Geoff

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Jan 11

Reported by QLD Branch

Name: McCormick, Jim

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Jun 03

Name: Duus, Glen

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Fitter

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Oct 08

161 (Indep) Recce Flt

Name: Van Der Linden, John

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 Mar 09

John had been living in Queensland for the last 20 years or so.

Name: Donohue, William

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Vehicle Mechanic

Year Joined: Not Provided

Years Served: Not Provided

Date Deceased: 01 May 09

William (Bill) Donohue Passed away in Rockhampton on 24th May 09 Served as a Vehicle Mechanic

Name: Moore, William Maxwell

Rank: Not Provided

Regimental No: Not Provided

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Date Deceased: 01 Sep 06

Vice President of the RAEME Association (Victoria) Inc

Name: Lyons, Phillip

Rank: SGT

Regimental No: Not Provided

Trade: Not Provided

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Date Deceased: 01 Aug 05

Name: Shaddick, Mal

Rank: Not Provided

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Trade: Vehicle Mechanic

Year Joined: Not Provided

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Date Deceased: 01 May 08

Name: Bugg, Malcom (Mal)

Rank: Not Provided

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Year Joined: Not Provided

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Date Deceased: 01 Apr 11

Reported by QLD Branch

Name: Rolphe, David

Rank: Not Provided

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Year Joined: Not Provided

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Date Deceased: 01 Feb 06

Name: Randell, Clarence John (Chick)

Rank: Not Provided

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Year Joined: Not Provided

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Date Deceased: 28 Mar 03

Name: Frazer, D.F. (Don)

Rank: Not Provided

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Date Deceased: 01 Apr 11

1st Intake Army Apprentice Served in Central Command Workshop and other SA RAEME units at various ranks and times.